Islamabad Pakistan has intensified the forced deportation of Afghan migrants in recent weeks, with hundreds of families being expelled daily through the Torkham border crossing ahead of the holy month of Ramzan, raising serious humanitarian and human rights concerns.

Afghan migrants have alleged harsh treatment by Pakistani authorities, including police raids on homes, forced evictions, and restrictions on basic services. Some deportees said electricity connections were cut, businesses dismantled, and mobile SIM cards blocked, leaving families with no choice but to abandon homes, livelihoods, and possessions built over decades.

Many deported migrants expressed shock that the expulsions continued despite the approaching religious month, saying authorities showed little humanitarian consideration. Deportees reported being forced to leave abruptly, often without sufficient time to prepare or secure their assets.

Officials in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province said hundreds of migrant families were returning each day, placing immense pressure on already fragile local support systems. Authorities there warned that the sudden influx could worsen economic hardships and deepen the humanitarian crisis.

Refugees and activists have urged Pakistan to adopt a more humane and gradual repatriation process, arguing that rapid deportations risk destabilising vulnerable communities. Many Afghan migrants have lived in Pakistan for decades, developing deep social and economic ties, making their sudden removal particularly distressing.

Human rights observers say the accelerated deportation campaign reflects Pakistan’s increasingly strict stance on undocumented migrants, raising broader concerns about the treatment of displaced populations and the country’s approach to refugee management amid ongoing regional instability.

This image is taken from ianslive.